On the occasion of the 64th Republic Day of India, a flag hoisting ceremony was held on Saturday 26 January, 2013 from 0900 hours at the Embassy of India. Chilean dignitaries, Indian nationals, peoples of Indian origin, friends of India in Chile with their families attended the function. After the flag-hoisting and singing of national anthem, Ambassador Shri Pradeep K. Kapur read the President's message to the Nation.